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A lucky find?

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:11 pm
by Stikpusher
Between Christmas and New Years my wife helped a family friend move (I was at work during this adventure)....
Anyways they had much excess including some property from deceased parents. My wife spied this airbrush and compressor that was going to be thrown out and brought it to me... it's not the best, but 1: the compressor is a step up from my 26 year old current beast (no moisture trap, pressure regulator, or on/off switch) and 2, the airbrush is a double action. It's a Master Brand, made in China and from my online websearch pretty inexpensive and not top quality. But I am hoping that it is a good one to learn with as I have been eyeballing some double action types at Hobby Lobby that are affordable with their 40% off coupon...

so here is my free trash salvage...
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The airbrush obviously needs a good cleaning, but otherwise I am looking forward to trying this thing out...

Re: A lucky find?

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:59 pm
by Paul
score

Re: A lucky find?

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:19 am
by Stikpusher
my thoughts exactly... worst case, even if everything craps out, I am not out one dime....

BTW, I spent about an hour this evening cleaning up the airbrush... it was FILTHY!!!! My guess is that the previous owner died before cleaning it after use... with some nasty craft paints...

Re: A lucky find?

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:21 am
by KSaarni
A good catch indeed!



- Kari

Re: A lucky find?

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 7:58 am
by LyleW
way to go! Wife needs gift!

Re: A lucky find?

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 2:55 pm
by Thomas_M
You have nothing to loose giving this free stuff a try! Congrats to your wife for her find!

Re: A lucky find?

Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:50 pm
by CallSignOWL
he, thats the compressor Ive got! :)

Re: A lucky find?

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:28 am
by Stikpusher
CallSignOWL wrote:he, thats the compressor Ive got! :)
Is it now? How do you like it? any feedback?

Re: A lucky find?

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 5:35 am
by CallSignOWL
Stikpusher wrote:
CallSignOWL wrote:he, thats the compressor Ive got! :)
Is it now? How do you like it? any feedback?

mine purrs like a kitten....or at least its quieter than the dryer!

It doesnt hold much air, so It has to be running while you paint. Let it cool off afterwards too, because it can get warm. I like it.